The invited speakers for the 27th Scientific Conference will be updated periodically. Confirmed speakers include: Lynda Bonewald, UMKC - "Mechanosensation and Transduction in Osteocytes" Randall Duncan, U. Del. - "Mechanical Habituation: Potential Mechansims for the Desensitization of Bone to Mechanical Stimuli" Alex Robling, IUSM - Title to be announced Yu-Li Wang, U. Mass. - "Mechanical Forces as Regulatory Signals for Adherent Cells Brad Yoeder, UAB - Title to be announced  We are excited to have speakers ranging from biologists to engineers, all taking different approaches in studying the effects of biomaterials on altering cell function and ultimately impacting tissue development.